Maria Ansari
About Maria Ansari
Maria Ansari is a Senior Manager of Validation at Tenaya Therapeutics, with extensive experience in product development and validation across several prominent companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors.
Work at Tenaya Therapeutics
Maria Ansari has been serving as the Senior Manager of Validation at Tenaya Therapeutics since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing validation processes to ensure compliance with industry standards. Her expertise in validation is critical for maintaining the quality and integrity of the company's therapeutic products.
Previous Experience in Biotechnology
Prior to her current position, Maria Ansari worked at several prominent biotechnology companies. She was a Validation Consultant at Genentech from 2004 to 2010, where she contributed to validation efforts. She also served as a Validation Consultant at Bayer Pharmaceuticals from 2010 to 2013. Her experience in these roles has equipped her with extensive knowledge in validation practices.
Career at Nektar Therapeutics and Abbott
Maria Ansari began her career at Nektar Therapeutics, where she worked in product development from 2002 to 2004. She later held the position of Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Abbott from 2020 to 2021 in Pleasanton, California. These roles have provided her with a solid foundation in product development and manufacturing engineering.
Education and Expertise
Maria Ansari earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and Biochemistry from San Jose State University, studying from 1997 to 2001. She possesses strong skills in Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) and has expertise in U.S. Title 21 CFR Part 11 Regulation, which is essential for compliance in the biotechnology industry. Additionally, she has a robust background in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Experience at Thermo Fisher Scientific
From 2017 to 2020, Maria Ansari worked at Thermo Fisher Scientific as a Staff Manufacturing Engineer specializing in Validation. During her time there, she focused on ensuring that manufacturing processes met stringent validation requirements, further enhancing her skills in the field.